- What kind of music is on this album?
- Solo piano works by Franz Liszt built on themes from operas, the fantasy and paraphrase genre. Expect virtuosic passagework wrapped around recognizable operatic melodies.
- Who is the pianist?
- The album is credited to Wong as the pianist. It is a solo recital rather than a concerto or chamber recording.
- Is this a good first Liszt album?
- It works if you like opera or flashy piano writing. For a broader introduction, a recital mixing the Hungarian Rhapsodies and the B minor Sonata covers more ground.
- How does it compare with other Liszt transcription recordings?
- The draw is the operatic-fantasy focus and Linn's engineering. Pianists like Jorge Bolet and Earl Wild are the usual benchmarks in this repertoire, so compare interpretations if you know them.
- What format is it?
- It is a Linn Records classical release on CD. Check the buy box for the edition currently offered.
- Where is the Liszt / Wong - Liszt Transfigured: Operatic Fantasies for Piano cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $22.52, as of our latest check.